A 150-car freight train derailed in Ohio. Now, authorities are concerned about toxic fumes being released and a potential explosion ...
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00:00Officials are urging residents of an Ohio town to evacuate over fears that a derailed train could explode and send potentially deadly shrapnel flying.
00:08In addition to a possible explosion, officials said there's a high probability of toxic gas release.
00:14The train was carrying a variety of chemicals, including vinyl chloride, a highly flammable chemical used to make PVC.
00:20When heavily inhaled, the man-made substance can cause dizziness, fainting, or death, and has been linked to a higher risk of cancer.
00:28The train derailed Friday, February 2nd and has been burning ever since.
00:32Officials issued a one-mile evacuation zone and the sheriff's office said people may be arrested if they refuse to leave.
00:38Residents who are nearby but outside of that radius have been asked to stay inside.
00:42And as of Monday morning, there were no reported injuries.